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Get Involved with Samavesh

Whether you’re a student, professional, researcher, or just someone who believes in justice, education, and equity, you can play a vital role in helping us build grassroots systems that work for everyone.

 

Samavesh works at the intersection of legal identity, education access, youth leadership, and social protection, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us through internships, volunteering, or careers.

Samavesh Mentors Program

Be the Bridge Between Aspiration and Opportunity

Why Mentor with Samavesh?

At Samavesh, we work with first-generation learners from historically marginalized communities—students with dreams but few guides. Your mentorship can be the difference between confusion and clarity, between dropping out and stepping up.

Whether you're a student, working professional, academic, or sector expert—you can help a young aspirant navigate college, careers, and confidence.

What You’ll Do as a Mentor

  • Guide students through career planning, college applications, or professional development
  • Support them in building skills like CV writing, interview prep, LinkedIn, and workplace readiness
  • Be a sounding board as they make life-changing decisions
  • Offer 1–2 hours a month—remotely, flexibly, impactfully

Who Can Mentor?

You’ll be matched with a student based on your experience and interest in:

University students, alumni, researchers, or faculty from institutions like TISS, APU, DU, Ashoka, FLAME, Shiv Nadar, SPPU, international universities, and more

Professionals in education, law, policy, development, climate, tech, media, or social impact

People who believe in equity, access, and grassroots leadership

Willing to commit 1 hour/month for 3–6 months (remote)

Types of Mentorship

  • University Mentorship
     SOP feedback, college shortlisting, entrance prep

  • Career Mentorship
     Resume building, mock interviews, job/fellowship guidance

  • Academic Mentorship
     Research writing, academic confidence, navigating college life

  • Well-being Mentorship
     Active listening, building resilience, emotional support

Mentorship Structure

Duration

3 months

Mode

Remote (in-person, Google Meet, Zoom, or phone)

Commitment

Minimum 1 session/month (45–60 mins)

Extras

Option to hold up to 5 sessions in total for more hands-on support

✅ What You’ll Receive

  • Orientation and ongoing support from the Samavesh team
  • A certificate of contribution
  • A meaningful relationship with a young changemaker
  • A chance to join a national network of mentors advancing education justice

✉️ Ready to Mentor? Here’s How to Join

For opportunities, get in touch with us by filling out the form below.

We'll match you with a Scholar based on shared interests, availability, and language.

Internship at Samavesh

Samavesh is a rights-based organisation building inclusive systems through grassroots action. We run flagship programs like the Samavesh Fellows, After-School Program, and Samavesh Scholars, which focus on legal documentation, school-to-career transitions, and higher education access for first-generation learners and underserved communities.

Why Intern With Us?

As a Samavesh intern, you won’t just support from the sidelines—you’ll work directly with communities, field teams, and data systems to build real impact.

What You Will Gain

  • Practical exposure to grassroots development, education equity, and policy implementation
  • Skill-building in research, program implementation, and advocacy
  • Mentorship through learning circles and check-ins with Samavesh team leads
  • Meaningful work that strengthens education pathways, scholarships, and identity rights

Eligibility

Students (undergraduate/postgraduate) or recent graduates from relevant fields

Multilingual abilities (English, Hindi, Marathi, and Any Regional Languages) preferred

Passion for grassroots work and inclusion

Internship Domains

Apply to intern in one or more areas:

  • Research & Documentation
  • Field Programs & Implementation
  • Data & Technology for Access
  • Education & Policy

Duration & Mode

Duration

20 hours over one month

Mode

Hybrid (remote + field work where applicable)

Stipend

Paid

Certification

On successful completion

Application Process

For opportunities, get in touch with us by filling out the form below.
Note: Internship opportunities are based on current needs and mentorship capacity. We will contact shortlisted candidates as openings arise.

Volunteer With Samavesh

Why Volunteer?

Samavesh is built by and for the community. As a volunteer, you’ll support education, citizenship, gender equity, and access to welfare at the last mile. Whether you’re a student, working professional, or simply passionate about change, you can help us:
  • Amplify awareness of government schemes
  • Create content in local languages
  • Organise workshops, learning camps, or documentation drives
 

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome:

Concerned citizens, educators, students, and activists

People who are committed, curious, and community-driven

Volunteers comfortable with field-based or remote tasks

How You Can Contribute

  • Community Outreach: Assist with surveys, enrollment camps, and school engagement
  • Content & Communications: Help with social media, reels, posters, or translation
  • Training Support: Co-facilitate life skills or legal literacy sessions
  • Documentation & Data: Support research, interviews, or backend data work
  • Career Readiness: Mentor Scholars in writing SOPs, LORs, or navigating entrance tests

Time Commitment

Commitment

Minimum 1–2 hours/week

Duration

1–2 months (short-term options for campaigns/events available)

Mode

Virtual / Hybrid / Field-based (primarily in Maharashtra)

Volunteer Interest Form

For opportunities, get in touch with us by filling out the form below.
We will match you with a suitable opportunity based on your interests and our current needs.

Careers at Samavesh

Why Work With Us?

Samavesh is more than an NGO. We are a public systems innovation platform led by young changemakers committed to equity, access, and dignity. Join us if you’re looking to work at the intersection of governance, education, gender justice, and youth leadership.

 

We’re a small, agile, collaborative team that believes in humility, humor, and the hustle of grassroots work.

What We Look For

  • A passion for public service and lived-experience leadership
  • Background in education, social work, legal rights, or youth engagement (preferred)
  • Comfort with fieldwork and team collaboration

Current Openings

We currently do not have any open positions.

We’ll reach out when roles become available

Who We Are

Samavesh is a rights-based organisation and grassroots movement committed to inclusion, equity, and opportunity.

We work with marginalised communities to bridge the gap between policy and people, enabling access to social security, education, and livelihoods.

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